80Darius's fists clenched at his sides, his jaw tightening with fury as he struggled to process Benjamin's words. He had been played for a fool, tricked into handing over a small fortune for a worthless trinket. The injustice of it all made his blood boil with rage.Martha's hand tightened on Dariu
81Darius took a step closer to Benjamin, his expression hardened into a steely glare. "Oh, I'm shaking in my boots," he replied sarcastically, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "You really expect me to believe you have some kind of hold over me?"Mrs. Kinsey's heart raced with fear as she watched th
82The tension hung thick in the air as Darius stated down Benjamin, his expression a mix of defiance and confidence. With a sneer, he leaned in closer, his voice dripping with disdain. "That slap earlier was just a taste. Now, the real punishment begins."Benjamin's eyes widened in shoc, his hands
83Darius brought the bat down, Benjamin's heart leaped with hope as the voice pierced through the suffocating tension of the room. For a fleeting moment, he dared to believe that someone had come to his rescue. He was thinking that perhaps it was friend, a neighbor, anyone who could stop this madne
84Darius sneered and asked, "Who told you that I was not a resident here?"The administrator stood before Darius, his face a mixture of shock and disbelief. He hadn't expected Darius to claim residency in the very community he was supposed to oversee. His mind raced as he tried to come up with a re
85Benjamin's fists trembled with rage as he watched Darius smirking, his heart heavy with the weight of his words. He knew he couldn't give up, couldn't let Darius win. He had to find someone who would help him, someone who would stand by his side and teach this brat a lesson. He couldn't let Dari
86 Benjamin's heart raced as he watched the scene unfold, his desperation reaching new heights. His mother, Veronica, stood beside him, her hands clasped together in fear, her eyes wide with terror. This wasn't how it was supposed to go. Badger, their last hope, was now on his knees, begging for me
87The tension in the room was thick as Darius stepped forward, a twisted smirk playing on his lips. Benjamin's heart pounded in his chest, fear and shock coursing through him like a torrent. Badger, still trembling on the ground, looked up at Darius with a mixture of dread and confusion."What do y
Olivia only had eyes for Darius. She greeted him with a radiant smile and pulled him into a warm hug. "Darius, it's wonderful to see you again! I'm so glad you could make it."Her kindness toward Darius, when others had once scorned her, was not lost on those present.Darius warmly returned Olivia’s
Darius said calmly to Jason, "I have nothing to prove to small minds like yours. My keys, if you please."Sensing that Darius wasn't getting riled up, Jason gripped the keys tighter, sneering. "Admit what we all know deep down—you’re not living the high life, poor boy." Laughter echoed around them.
285But before Darius could respond, he noticed Jason approach with Brianna on his arm. Jason’s face was twisted in a sneer as he eyed Darius, clearly irritated by the attention he was receiving."Pretending to be rich now, are we, Darius?" Jason said in a mocking tone. Darius could see the jealousy
284As Darius West stepped into Chez Michel, the warm greeting from the maître d' momentarily eased his tension. "Good evening, sir. May I have the name for your reservation?""Darius West. I'm here for Miss Olivia Donna's party," he replied, keeping his voice steady despite the flutter of nerves in
283Few hours after Sanchez left, Darius' phone rang. Glancing at the screen, he saw it was his old friend Eric calling. He answered with a calm tone, despite the whirlwind of thoughts still brewing in his mind."Hello, Eric. What's up?" Darius said, leaning back in his chair."Darius, mate! Great n
282The next day, Darius woke up feeling the weight of last night's conversation with Max still lingering in his mind. His body ached slightly from the tension, but there was no time to dwell on it. After a quick, cold shower to shake off the fatigue, he dressed in his usual sleek, understated suit, his mind already racing through the tasks ahead.Stepping into his Eclipse, he gripped the steering wheel tightly, the engine purring beneath him as he drove toward the office. The city blurred by, but his thoughts were sharp. Jason’s plan, Max’s betrayal—it all simmered under the surface, waiting for the right moment to strike back.Once inside his office, the cool, modern interior did little to settle his nerves. He tossed his briefcase on the desk and immediately reached for the phone, dialing Mr. Sanchez’s number. The line rang only once before it was answered."Good morning, young master," Mr. Sanchez’s voice greeted, calm and professional as always.Darius didn’t waste time with pleas
"I don’t want any part of this," Max’s voice cracked through the phone, clearly strained. "That’s why I’m calling you. I’m out. Whatever Jason’s planning, I want no involvement. I just thought you should know."Darius stopped pacing, his brows furrowing as suspicion bubbled inside him. "You’re sudde
280Darius stormed into the villa, his mind racing as he dialed Eric's number. The phone rang twice before Eric's voice answered, sounding strained."Darius? What's up?""What’s up?" Darius repeated, his voice hard. "Why didn’t you tell me you fought Jason tonight? Are you okay?"Eric exhaled sharpl
279Just as Darius was pulling into his driveway, his phone rang again, cutting through the silence. Without glancing at the caller ID, he picked up, already anticipating Brianna's voice on the other end. His frustration boiled over immediately."What now, Brianna?" he barked into the phone, his gri